Small Business Development & Product Design in Africa
Program Overview
Utilize your business skills and background studies by sharing your knowledge in this internship in Africa and develop the capacity of a social enterprise.
A number of small businesses need support from interns or professionals who are willing to share their time, experience, and skills in a variety of fields – from HR to finance and from policy to marketing. Work with a social enterprise in Eswatini (formerly called as Swaziland) and develop your entrepreneurial skills, which will help you in the future as well as small businesses in Africa.
As a student or someone with a business background, share your knowledge with local business owners and help develop their strategies, marketing materials, and procedures. Have the incredible opportunity to learn about the different elements of a small business, which will be an asset to your CV/résumé. Your ideas, a positive attitude, and willingness to work in a team are the keys to maximizing your internship.
An ideal intern is studying business, finance, social entrepreneurship, HR, or marketing. Previous experience in these sectors is also useful.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
Updated Jan 23, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- South Africa
- Rural Areas, Swaziland
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
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What kind of support will I receive during this internship?
Kaya provides first-class participant support before, during, and after your volunteer project or internship! You will receive:
- Pre-departure information pack on all things related to your internship and the destination
- 24/7 support from online advisors
- Support from on-the-ground project managers
- All training and onsite orientation are provided
Can I customize the internship to fit with my studies?
Yes! You can choose when to complete this internship based on your availability and within your semester to earn credit as you explore. Kaya’s placement advisors are well-experienced in project matching, they can help you find the perfect internship based on your interests or studies!
What sort of skills do I need for this internship?
No qualifications are required, all backgrounds and skill sets are welcome! However, interns must have a keen interest in business development, entrepreneurship, and community development to get the most out of this internship.
Why intern in Eswatini?
The Ezulwimi Valley is also known as ‘The Valley of Heaven’ due to it being surrounded by beautiful mountains. Eswatini is relatively small, and travelling outside of the country in your spare time is easy! You can visit Mozambique if you want to go to the beach, or South Africa if you want an adventure in a National Park.
What's included in the price of this internship?
- Dormitory-style accommodation in a volunteer house with a communal swimming pool and kitchen.
- 3 meals per day
- Airport pick up
- Training from professionals
- 24-hour support
- Certificate on completion of the internship
- Assistance on weekend excursions
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